All in all, I think I'm adjusting rather well.
We went to Tivoli today and it is every bit as magical as I'd hoped. Tivoli Gardens is "a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. The park opened on August 15, 1843 and, except for Dyrehavsbakken in nearby Klampenborg, it is the oldest amusement park which has survived intact to the present day." (thanks, wikipedia!) It's mostly a tourist attraction, but who doesn't want to go to an amusement park in the middle of a city?
Well, you have not seen Copenhagen until you have seen it from Himmelakibet (which I did... twice, per Jonathan's request). It's a huge spinning swing ride that gives you a great view of the entire city. You have to remove your glasses, jewelry and shoes before riding, which freaked me the hell out, but it was a thrilling ride. Jonathan and I had a blast.
In addition to the rides, gardens, games, and cafes, Tivoli is also a cultural hub, featuring free performances from artists as varied as Mary J. Blige to the Danish ballet. Queen Margarethe even designed the costumes and sets for a show currently running! There is also a combination symphony hall/aquarium, which is pretty darn cool.
I took zillions of pictures today, all of which will be posted on facebook (mom, I'll e-mail them to you). It was a great day, lots of fun family bonding, and I'm positively zonked, but I'll leave you with this snaphot that perfectly captures my feeling of today and the rest of my first week in Denmark:
